Global Sourcing Trends Q2 2025: Indirect Spend Analysis

Sourcing Trends: Beyond Cost Containment to Strategic Value

This comprehensive market analysis by LogicSource’s Center of Excellence helps CPOs and CFOs navigate the current indirect procurement environment shaped by economic pressures, workforce challenges, and technological transformation.

In Q2 2025, strategic sourcing teams can anticipate challenges that extend well beyond tariffs – from the 439,000 worker shortage in skilled trades to the transition away from traditional Agency of Record models in marketing, and the rise of FinOps as organizations struggle with cloud cost governance.

Our report covers:

Impact on key indirect spend categories, including facilities, print, distribution & logistics, IT, marketing, and corporate services
Analysis of how current market conditions will affect sourcing costs across multiple industries like retail, finance, and more
Practical solutions for managing rising ESG compliance costs and employee benefits expenses while maintaining competitive offerings

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Key sourcing trends reshaping indirect spend and supply chain strategy:

Construction and maintenance costs rising 15-25%

AI integration driving 29% productivity gains

Market volatility resulting in logistics costs rising to 20%

LogicSource Analysis: Sourcing Trends Q2 2025

Sourcing Trends: Beyond Cost Containment to Strategic Value

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Key sourcing trends reshaping indirect spend and supply chain strategy:

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